Malaysia’s new warship can hunt submarines but cannot sink a foe
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Malaysia's first littoral combat ship is due for delivery in December after years of delays and mismanagement. However, the warship will lack anti-ship missiles because Norway revoked the export license for the Naval Strike Missile system. The ship is otherwise equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air, and electronic warfare.
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Norway's decision reflects geopolitical considerations
The warship lacks anti-ship missiles.
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Key findings
Malaysia's navy will take delivery of its first littoral combat ship in December 2023.
South China Morning Post- Norway's decision reflects geopolitical considerations
- Malaysia's naval capability reduced in contested waters
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Loaded language removedMalaysia's navy is preparing to take delivery of a warship equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air and electronic warfare, but without a way to attack enemy ships. After nearly a decade of delays, financial issues and shipyard problems, the Royal Malaysian Navy's first littoral combat ship is scheduled for delivery in December. It will arrive without anti-ship missiles.
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Malaysia's navy will take delivery of its first littoral combat ship in December 2023.
South China Morning PostThe warship is equipped for anti-submarine, anti-air, and electronic warfare.
South China Morning PostThe warship lacks anti-ship missiles.
South China Morning PostNorway revoked the export licence for the planned Naval Strike Missile system.
South China Morning PostThe project suffered from nearly a decade of delays, financial scandal, and shipyard mismanagement.
South China Morning Post